How To Lengthen Clothes With Color-Blocking #1 by Kristina

Thursday, August 23, 2012

Sometimes, the easiest (and funnest) way to lengthen a dress is to choose a contrasting color. Store-bought clothes incorporate color-block bands at the hem all the time, so don't be afraid to try it yourself and wear it with confidence. This works really well, especially if you've already seen a version you want to imitate. The idea for this project came from a Ralph Lauren dress using the combination of navy and green and works like a dream if you're only needing about three to six inches of extra length.

Determine how much width you need before cutting. I used a five inch wide band to allow for hem allowance.

Always take the original hem out of the dress before adding a band. You want the bottom of your dress to flow rather than hang stiffly from all that bulk.

Wow! The dress looks twice as good now! Green looks amazing with the stripes. I have a floral printed playsuit. I wanna lengthen it too. Please help me with some ideas.http://jennysbicycle.blogspot.in/